NCTE presents several awards each year to recognize outstanding teachers of English language arts and literacy at all levels and to support teachers’ efforts to enhance their knowledge and teaching skills. Select from the links below to learn more about each award.

Distinguished Service AwardGiven to a person or persons who have exhibited valuable professional service and excellence in teaching. Deadline April 1

Donald H. Graves Writing AwardRecognizes teachers in grades K-6 who demonstrate an understanding of student improvement in the teaching of writing. Deadline June 15

Edwin A. Hoey AwardThis award is sponsored by Weekly Reader and recognizes exceptional English language arts teachers of grades 5-8 who have demonstrated excellence in teaching English language arts and inspired a spirit of inquiry and a love of learning in their students. Deadline February 1

High School Teacher of Excellence AwardThis award is given to high school teachers who are nominated by their state affiliates. All state, provincial, regional, and local affiliates can participate.

Media Literacy AwardThis award showcases NCTE members who have developed innovative approaches for integrating media analysis and composition into their instruction. Deadline June 30

Nell Ann Pickett Service AwardThis award is granted each year to an outstanding teacher whose vision and voice have had a major impact on two-year college professionalism and whose teaching exemplifies such outstanding personal qualities as creativeness, sensitivity, and leadership. Deadline November 15

Outstanding Educator AwardRecognizes a distinguished educator who has made major contributions to the field of elementary English language arts education.

Richard W. Halle AwardThis award honors a junior high/middle level educator who has worked to promote understanding of the developmental needs and characteristics of young adolescents, especially in the English language arts. Deadline June 1